Overview

Synopsis

Causeway, the feature film project. Is the story of a young man who one day is given terrible news, the country he comes from no longer exists, and he must face deportation. Instead of fighting red tape or seeking status as a refugee, our hero comes up with the perfect plan. He decides to start a new country. In his pursuit he engages five different citizens from five different nationalities. who will join him on his road to independence. The film will be accompanied with an online country where anyone can become a citizen.

The film is a call for change in the world, to inspire people to change their perception for the better. What makes a great country?

Team

Mohamed Alborno

Marketing Strategist, Social Media

An engineer turned to a filmmaker because of one short film: Causeway. I love making movies that inspire people for a better world or act as a voice for the voiceless. Created a couple of shorts one was dedicated to the Egyptian revolution. Tara Reid said about Causeway it's "an amazing idea", Time 100 influential @Ghonim supports the project.

Kirby Rae

Producer, Actress

Kirby is a multidisciplinary creator in the film world. Though known primarily as an actress she has often spearheaded projects behind the scenes (both in film and theatre) as a producer, director and choreographer. She is "flexible, willing to take risks, and ready for anything thrown at her." - DC Lessoway (Writer/Director). www.kirbyrae.com

Matthew Seagle

Director

I have been passionate about film making since I was young boy. I fell in love with the process as I made dozens of little films at home with friends and family. After moving to Vancouver I was blessed with the honor of making several short films in school and out, and directed/produced a feature film in 2007.

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Lee V.
Posted 5 months ago

I was expecting something like The Terminal, but this seems a bit more political.

Karl S.
Posted 5 months ago

An estimated 12,000,000 people worldwide are denied citizenship in their country, largely on ethnic grounds. This film could be a tale of defiant resolve and individualism in the face of international neglect or of seizing an opportunity in a lemons to lemonade situation and in either case I'd be happy so long as it spotlights this largely ignored problem.

Bradley T.
Posted 6 months ago

awesome! just not as awesome as some others I've seen.

Paul J.
Posted 6 months ago

meh

Tyler S.
Posted 6 months ago

The editing is really odd.

TBiddy U.
Posted 6 months ago

Keep up the good work!

Chad M.
Posted 6 months ago

interesting

Helen M.
Posted 6 months ago

Very interesting concept. It's kind of cultish and odd. I did see a documentary not long ago where a man started his own country for real (flag & all) somewhere in a neutral strip of land in north of England or Ireland or some such place. Interesting for sure.

Robert Z.
Posted 6 months ago

They have a websit, so it's legit?

Karyn T.
Posted 6 months ago

This maybe listed as a comedy, but i found it rather thought provoking. Interesting to see what people thought their new country should be like.

Joslyn P.
Posted 7 months ago

Interesting idea but it seems like it's trying to persuade me to join the new country. I think it was a bit too heavy on the small videos and the actors were a bit forced. Could be good! Good luck!

Cat F.
Posted 7 months ago

Love the idea, but can't tell where this film is going from the trailer.

Carol Ann T.
Posted 7 months ago

neat concept, actors not convincing, fits well with this multimedia driven society.

Renee D.
Posted 7 months ago

Very interesting concept and I'd love to see the film and how it turns out. I like the many media clips and how they reflect our global village currently.

Darien C.
Posted 7 months ago

Really interesting call for change. I like that, but would I be really interested in the show? I really don't know.

Romy J.
Posted 7 months ago

Not sure how I feel about this concept.

Jennifer R.
Posted 7 months ago

I am intrigued

Natalie W.
Posted 7 months ago

I love the idea behind your film!

Thomas A.
Posted 7 months ago

Pretty interesting premise here. Interested to see how this develops.

Iwona b.
Posted 7 months ago

Cool idea!

Jon K.
Posted 7 months ago

Well done! I'm a big fan of the political theme and the idea is great; if only it were that easy to make your own country. It left me intrigued on 'where, how, when, who'... much success and all the best! Let us know when the country is founded.
Jon, from Team 'Donde Esta Guillermo'

Colin T.
Posted 7 months ago

interesting idea

Smon A.
Posted 7 months ago

What is it about again?

Donald Y.
Posted 7 months ago

This is what this project is all about. Original, a creative idea, something real that deserves to get made. A real project that is like some of the best filmmakers of our time made in their beginnings. I hope these filmmakers do well, regardless of this competition.

Michelle G.
Posted 7 months ago

I just don't see where this trailer is going to take me.

Linda M.
Posted 7 months ago

keep it up. Solid Concept!

Samir M.
Posted 7 months ago

Tired of corruption in third and first worlds...start your own country!

Brian R.
Posted 7 months ago

very interesting indeed

Dan R.
Posted 7 months ago

Super cool concept! Could go in many directions. I thought the trailer was missing drama...i felt like i was left hanging. Ok, a new country... but then what?

Andrew S.
Posted 7 months ago

Looks alright. I'll watch it when it comes out.

Patrick C.
Posted 7 months ago

Interesting concept, but is it really trying to be both drama and comedy? Pick one, please.

Jason G.
Posted 7 months ago

I understand the passion. Not interested in it from a film perspective.

Debbie P.
Posted 7 months ago

I like the concept; could be both fun and thoughht-provoking.

Troy H.
Posted 7 months ago

I would watch, was a little confused if it was a comedy or drama but overall I liked the interviews and the dialogue.

Vik M.
Posted 7 months ago

yessssssssss

Amy Z.
Posted 7 months ago

Fantastic idea, great trailer!!

Shane L.
Posted 7 months ago

A great concept, but it looks pretty idealistic - the idea of starting a country within somewhere as stable as Canada doesn't seem all that exciting or necessary...

Michael M.
Posted 7 months ago

Wasn't that what the Occupy movement was about? Don't see 2 hours here

Nina F.
Posted 7 months ago

I love the idea. Let's see what it will be like.

Mack F.
Posted 7 months ago

Great premise.

Simon P.
Posted 7 months ago

Original and a great idea.....quite the social commentary and I am sure it will happen very shortly!

Tara Z.
Posted 7 months ago

Where to start. First of all, new countries are almost never started peacefully (just ask Israel, the new countries that came from Yugoslavia, Czech Republic/Slovakia). Second, if they are, it's usually on crappy land in the middle of nowhere that nobody wants or cares about. With countries around the world cracking down on tax shelters, you'd probably have difficulty finding a way to fund your country's coffers. And finally, people are stupid - so democracy probably isn't the best idea if you're going to start a country.

Dawn F.
Posted 7 months ago

Thought would be more interesting

Heidi H.
Posted 7 months ago

Really good

Dianne L.
Posted 7 months ago

Interesting concept. Left me wanting to see more.

John K.
Posted 7 months ago

Great idea. Be funny not preachy.

Dianne S.
Posted 7 months ago

Interesting idea. A little short on comedy in the trailer for me.

Tally K.
Posted 7 months ago

An interesting idea but the execution doesn't look promising. The actors/"subjects" seemed very flat and the issue seems over simplified.

Lew D.
Posted 7 months ago

This is an interesting idea.

Rachel W.
Posted 7 months ago

The overview also had me excited for the project - I'm just not sure the movie itself would deliver.

Jeff S.
Posted 7 months ago

Great concept.

Jim M.
Posted 8 months ago

I find it hard to believe people would do what you show them doing. "Sure - I'll leave all my family and property to go to live in BLANK"

Derek H.
Posted 8 months ago

Had a documentary feeling. Cool use of the different "media" reporting on the story. Need to know a bit more of the story.

Una L.
Posted 8 months ago

Great concept, I trust you get the budget so you can do a fab execution... :-)

Trina F.
Posted 8 months ago

I've always wanted to start my own country and call it Trinaland.

Katie T.
Posted 8 months ago

Odd trailer, part fiction, part documentary, part call to action "commercial" - but interesting concept underlying it. Let's see more.

Carley S.
Posted 8 months ago

Good effort. Not sure if I would watch it though.

Arsen O.
Posted 8 months ago

Mohamed Alborno is going to create a new country?
please don't.

Ewa B.
Posted 8 months ago

Interesting idea. Not exactly sure where they would create this new country given there's no real land left. Would be interested in seeing more

Simon T.
Posted 8 months ago

Love this concept! I hope it turns out.

anda r.
Posted 8 months ago

The overview had me all exited... but I found the trailer disappointing: too much of what already exists in our country - multiculturalism, democracy, equal rights, etc.
I had expected something more conceptual which would show how one might actually go about in creating and having the rest of the world recognize this newly created country.... UN acceptance and G7, etc.
I really like the concept, but I found the trailer to be too close to a revolutionary bashing of the status quo and idealistic words.... no new ideas.

Ruxandra R.
Posted 8 months ago

Well, you describe Canada... we already exist... you don't have to create us again, thanks.

Bari D.
Posted 8 months ago

Interesting

Mac B.
Posted 8 months ago

cool concept

Julie P.
Posted 8 months ago

Interesting but not for me

Jade t.
Posted 8 months ago

concept is unique, looking forward to seeing how it works

Ahmed K.
Posted 8 months ago

A very interesting concept; the search for a home, defiance in face of the establishment... If you won't give me a home, I'll make one! Lots of messages here, including one of openness, human rights, respect, and the people governing themselves. Love it!

Julia Richard M.
Posted 8 months ago

Like to see more depth

Angela L.
Posted 8 months ago

It's definitely an interesting concept, would love to see how it would play out :)

Cooper B.
Posted 8 months ago

Interesting. Curious to see how the actual movie would play out as it felt almost like a documentary.

Mary R.
Posted 8 months ago

Interesting concept! A fresh start. I hope to see this film one day.

Chuck F.
Posted 8 months ago

ambitious ! the scope of this story is huge, imagine the novel!

Ally C.
Posted 8 months ago

Awesome!!

Heather C.
Posted 8 months ago

AMAZING!!! GO KIRBY!

Brendan J.
Posted 8 months ago

Great concept and looking forward to seeing more!

Sara B.
Posted 8 months ago

interesting.

Allan W.
Posted 8 months ago

KILLER concept - well done!!

Jeremy B.
Posted 8 months ago

I guess this idea has potential but why is this categorized as a comedy? Or did I miss the jokes?

Jereme W.
Posted 8 months ago

Imagine.

Tara G.
Posted 8 months ago

Great work!

Steve O.
Posted 8 months ago

The Trailer was literally a Teaser and did not show the consequences of this action of creating a new Nation, so there was no excitement, and it didn't make me excited about viewing the Film. The Character saying he was going to create a Country sounded tired and not too emotional about such an enormous event.

ed l.
Posted 8 months ago

interesting a very different idea good

Sean B.
Posted 8 months ago

I can't even remember what this was about.

Jolianne L.
Posted 8 months ago

I love the concept! Original idea, it's quite different from what we are used to see! Best of luck!

Vicki H.
Posted 8 months ago

Very interesting concept...enjoyed!

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Matthew Seagle

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